Veterinary Assistant

AmeriVet • Dade City, FL

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About The Position

Dade City Animal Clinic in Dade City, Florida, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join its team. The ideal candidate is confident preparing rooms, taking patient histories, working collaboratively, educating clients, and handling pets calmly and gently using fear-free techniques. The role calls for skills in placing IV catheters, drawing blood for in-house laboratory tests, and properly taking X-rays.

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures; handles and restrains animals safely; administers medications and vaccines; collects laboratory samples; maintains accurate patient records; educates clients on pet care; and helps maintain a clean, organized work environment.

AmeriVet offers team members development resources, support, and opportunities to grow their careers and contribute to their communities. Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Strong animal-handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to place IV catheters, draw blood for in-house laboratory tests, and properly take X-rays.
• Ability to handle pets gently and calmly using fear-free techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT), or eligibility to obtain licensure based on state requirements.
• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely handle and restrain animals.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Collect laboratory samples.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate clients on pet care.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Prepare rooms, take patient histories, place IV catheters, draw blood for in-house laboratory tests, and perform X-rays.

Benefits

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
• Competitive pay.
• Performance bonuses.
• 401(k) matching.
• Student loan assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed